Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food Heaven
by Wendy Lopez, Jessica JonesJoin BFFs, registered dietitian nutritionists, and diabetes educators Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones each week to navigate the many layers of diabetes management and overall well-being. Every Wednesday, we’ll dive into a world of diabetes-friendly nutrition, intuitive eating, mental health strategies, medication management, and so much more. The Diabetes Digital Podcast isn’t just another health show; it’s a culturally competent and weight-inclusive resource, seamlessly integrating diverse care approaches into each episode.
Copyright: Wendy Lopez, Jessica Jones
Episodes
Can Type 2 Diabetes Really Be Reversed?
18m · PublishedToday, we're breaking down a controversial question: can type 2 diabetes be reversed? There are tons of articles out there discussing this hot topic, but we dive into the evidence-based research behind it. Throughout this episode, we dissect the differences between prediabetes and diabetes, how diabetes is diagnosed, and share practical tips for a holistic approach to diabetes management.
In This Episode We’ll Cover:
- The evidence-based research behind reversing type 2 diabetes
- The distinctions between prediabetes and diabetes and how they play roles in reversal or remission
- The different diagnostic tests used to distinguish between prediabetes and diabetes
- Actionable and practical tips for managing diabetes holistically
- The importance of relying on evidence-based research to navigate the complexities of diabetes + MORE!
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Diabetes Symptoms You Should Look Out For
17m · PublishedIn this episode, we uncover the most common diabetes symptoms, emphasizing the importance of early detection for preventing complications and enhancing quality of life. We also explore common and less common symptoms, diagnostic factors, and even touch on prediabetes signs.
In This Episode We’ll Cover:
- The staggering statistics and disparities related to diabetes
- The impact of systemic bias and racism in healthcare
- Common and less common symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
- Early detection of diabetes symptoms and what benefits it brings
- Different diagnostic tests that doctors use to diagnose Type 2 Diabetes
- Practical steps to recognize and address diabetes symptoms
- Signs someone may notice if they have prediabetes + MORE!
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And We’re Back! Introducing: Diabetes Digital
26m · PublishedAfter a 6-month break, we're thrilled to be back with exciting news about our new business, Diabetes Digital. In this episode, we go over alarming diabetes statistics, how diabetes disproportionately impacts BIPOC communities, and highlight our commitment to weight-inclusive and culturally competent care. As dietitians and entrepreneurs, we share the challenges and rewards of this journey, from insurance hurdles to our excitement about this new venture!
In This Episode We’ll Cover:
- Life updates and our current journey with Food Heaven
- Our latest venture: Diabetes Digital
- The crucial roles dietitians play in long term diabetes care
- Eye-opening stats for adults dealing with diabetes or prediabetes
- The disproportionate impact of diabetes on BIPOC communities
- How we are enhancing accessible care and combating biased nutrition education
- Why we are choosing a Health at Every Size (HAES) approach for diabetes care
- How to join Diabetes Digital and what our membership offers + MORE!
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For additional resources and shownotes, visit diabetesdigital.co/podcast
Goodbye For Now
33m · PublishedWe’re taking a break ya’ll! The podcast has been running for over 7 years pretty much non stop and what’s best for us is to take a step back. BUT as you know, we’re not leaving you high and dry forever because our new project is set to launch in the fall. Listen to this episode to hear a couple spoilers about said project, what we’ll be up to in our time off, and how we decided on this next step. Thank you all for showing up for us and tuning in over the years! We sincerely appreciate each interaction on instagram, podcast review, etc.
In This Episode We’ll Cover:
- Why we’re taking a break
- Why we need to be talking to white men more
- What we’re doing in our time off
- What’s next for us!
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The Pivot: Do You Need To Love What You Do?
35m · PublishedHow many times have you heard, “if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life”? We bet MANY. In this episode, our business coach Marley Frank shares why that is definitely NOT true and why it may not even be the most important thing to do what you love (and that’s ok). This is part two of our episodes with Marley and you do not want to miss it if you feel a change coming in your career or your life.
In This Episode We’ll Cover:
- Why it’s important to bloom where you’re planted
- Do you need to love what you do?
- How to learn a lesson from the stages of your life
- How to find the power to change
- Can you change without starting over?
- Two things you should know to create change
- How to move with the waves of change
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Rate on iTunes or Spotify - it literally takes two seconds
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Review - if you love the show, please leave a review on iTunes
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Episode sponsors:
Sephora offers a wide variety of clean makeup brands and products. To learn more visit sephora.com/clean.
Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/FOODHEAVEN.
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The Pivot: A Therapeutic Conversation w/ our Business Coach
34m · PublishedDisclaimer: we are not responsible for any of y'all quitting your jobs after listening to this episode! Continuing our pivot series, we talk with our business coach Marley Frank about what it’s like working with clients in the way that she does. We talk about how she helps to empower people to work in a way that fills their cup. We also chat about building self efficacy to create change and how to know when it’s time to change. This episode is one you will NOT want to miss.
In This Episode We’ll Cover:
- What it’s been like for Marley to work with us
- How did Marley become a business coach?
- When do you know it’s time to pivot in business?
- How to figure out what’s working and what’s not
- How to learn how to ask for help
- Why it’s important to act on changes you feel are necessary
- Why does enjoying your work matter so much?
- How to find your power to change
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- Review - if you love the show, please leave a review on iTunes
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Episode sponsor:
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The Pivot: Business Q&A
32m · PublishedYou asked, we answered! Last week we asked you what you wanted to know about business and Food Heaven, and in this episode we answer a couple of those questions and give you all the deets. Listen to hear about everything from what we do about health insurance to our brand partnership horror stories.
In This Episode We’ll Cover:
- Is a career coach worth the investment?
- What to look for in a business coach
- What our vision is for Food Heaven
- Do you NEED a business plan?
- How has our approach changed over the years?
- Could we ever see ourselves going back to a 9-5?
- How do we incorporate our values and needs into our next business move?
- What do we do for health insurance as an entrepreneur?
- We do a lot- do we just work all the time?
- Our brand deal horror stories
- How we research our audience
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The Pivot: Our Business Ideas (+ What We’re Leaving Behind)
34m · PublishedThis is episode 3 of our Pivot series where we’ve been talking about why we’re ready for a pivot and where our business might be headed next! We’ve debriefed A LOT in the last two episodes and in this episode we start sharing some of the ideas we’ve had and which ones we’ve crossed off the list. Listen to hear our honest opinions about what’s going on in the nutrition space right now and what we do not want to be a part of.
In This Episode We’ll Cover:
- What we love about the current model of Food Heaven
- Our desire to create something tech forward
- Why our wellness retreat won’t work out (right now)
- Challenges with Food Heaven
- Will Food Heaven have new hosts in the future?
- What we want from the next phase of our lives
- The future of Food Heaven Podcast
- Are we joining Only Fans??
- AI generated content is not for us
- Business offerings that we think are a scam
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The Pivot: The Pros & Cons of Being an RD Influencer & Our Financials (w/ ACTUAL Numbers)
40m · PublishedWe’re spilling allll the tea this week y'all. We’ve been in the biz for 12 years and have seen and done a lot, so we’re bringing you through our RD journey to where we are now as RD influencers. Our goal here is transparency- we’re even telling you how much we make and where our money comes from. Listen to this episode to hear the side of being an influencer that most people don’t share and how we’re getting closer to figuring out our next phase of Food Heaven.
In This Episode We’ll Cover:
- What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?
- Why we became dietitians
- How we got our start as dietitians
- What are the pro’s and con’s of being a dietitian?
- Why so many dietitians have side hustles
- How much money you can expect to make as a dietitian
- How much money we make as dietitians in social media
- How we make money as dietitians
- What expenses for our business are like
- Tax benefits of being a business owner
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The Pivot: 12 Years of Food Heaven– Somethings Gotta Change
44m · PublishedIt’s been 12 years of Food Heaven… now what? In this episode we go back to the beginning to talk about our start, our best moments, and why we need to change. We talk about the pros and cons and highs and lows of being in the biz and get real about finances, creativity, and why we need to switch things up. Have an idea for us? Email [email protected]!
In This Episode We’ll Cover:
- How we started
- Behind the scenes of partnerships
- Why our creativity is waning
- Our favorite brands to work with
- What they don’t tell you about content creation
- Being the talent isn’t all fun and games
- Always being “on” even when we’re off
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Episode sponsors:
Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FOODHEAVEN
For additional resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast.
Produced by Dear Media
Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food Heaven has 291 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 170:04:29. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 27th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 23rd, 2024 22:44.